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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,156.80 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,156.80 and 332.35 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,156.80 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,156.80 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,156.80 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 384,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,462.48/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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